by Alissa | May 9, 2022 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, Blog, Body Acne, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Makeup
How many of you are totally psyched the pandemic is coming to an end and it’s time to get out and travel again? Whether you are going on a family beach vacation or traveling overseas, this has been a hard year and we are all overdue for some much-needed travel...
by Alissa | Apr 30, 2022 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, Adult Acne, Blog, Cystic Acne, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Makeup, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne
I tell my clients that there is no use applying acne medicine at night if harmful cosmetics are going to “poison” their face during the day, so throwing out every bottle and tube of comedogenic products and makeup is a must if you want to get clear for good. To...
by Alissa | Nov 4, 2021 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, AHA’s, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Cleansers, Inflamed Acne, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Makeup, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne, Toners
Before Covid: MACne (acne caused by MAC makeup). After Covid: MASKne (acne caused by masks). After months of trial and error, a 3-ply disposable sterile mask is our favorite mask for acne-prone skin. It comes in surgical blue, black, pink, yellow, green and...
by Alissa | Jul 6, 2016 | Accutane, ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE TREATMENTS, Adult Acne, AHA’s, Antibiotics for Acne, Benzoyl Peroxide, Birth Control for Acne, Blog, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Hormonal Acne, Makeup, Picking, Pigmentation, Retinoids, Stress
Name: Alissa Chasen. Occupation: Esthetician, founder of POREspective skin clinic and products. The Acne Trigger: Going off birth control. What Finally Worked: Changing her diet, never picking, and finding a product cocktail that worked. “In high school, I...
by Alissa | Jun 14, 2016 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE TREATMENTS, Adult Acne, Antibiotics for Acne, Blog, Chemical Peels, Hormonal Acne, Makeup, Picking, Pigmentation, Stress
We love our client Lauren Kelp’s mission to encourage thoughtful living without the pressure of being perfect through her gorgeous and inspiring site, www.laurenkelp.com. Here’s what Lauren has to say about her experience using POREspective® acne skin care solutions...
by Alissa | Apr 1, 2016 | ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TREATMENTS, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Body Acne, Cleansers, Exfoliants, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Inflamed Acne, Makeup, Scrubs, Supplements
Whether you have severe acne, mild acne, or are prone to random breakouts, here are the best products and tips that you should start using now for a flawless complexion come the big night. What’s important to know is that there are more steps to clear skin than just...
by Alissa | Jul 29, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, Adult Acne, AHA’s, Antibiotics for Acne, Benzoyl Peroxide, Body Acne, Chemical Peels, Cleansers, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Drugs and Chemicals, Exfoliants, Hormonal Acne, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Inflamed Acne, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Makeup, Male Acne, Medical Extractions, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Scrubs, Sensitive Acne, Sleep, Supplements, Toners
Did you know there’s a whole lot more to getting clear than merely using the right products? Here’s helpful information from Alissa Chasen, the owner of POREspective, to getting your breakouts under control. Understanding Acne Acne is caused by a bunch of different...
by Alissa | Jul 9, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, Blog, Drugs and Chemicals, Hair Products, Makeup
Those of us who are acne-prone understand how difficult it can be to find moisturizers, sunscreens, and makeup that are safe to use and won’t clog pores. To help us make the decision of what’s “safe” to put on our faces, we often rely on scientific-sounding words on...
by Alissa | Jul 1, 2015 | Acne During Pregnancy, ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TYPES, Adult Acne, Blog, Body Acne, Cleansers, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Drugs and Chemicals, Hair Products, Hormonal Acne, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Inflamed Acne, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Makeup, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Picking, Rosacea, Scrubs, Sensitive Acne, Sleep, Stress, Supplements
Interrupted sleep increases cortisol and makes it harder to clear acne: Night-shift jobs Broken sleep from new motherhood Insomnia Menopausal hot flashes Long plane trips Crossing time zones Laundry products must be free of perfumes and dyes. Safe detergents...
